The cystic duct, common hepatic duct, and the liver (some texts say cystic artery instead of liver) form what landmark?

Which clamp is removed last during a carotid endarterectomy?

True statements regarding the placement of the bone flap

*The bone flap is placed after the dura has been securely closed
*The bone flap remain on the sterile field throughout the procedure, typically in a solution of antibiotic saline
*The bone flap can be fixated to the skull with the use of titanium miniplates and screws

Which duct joins the common bile duct as it enters the duodenum at the hepatopancreatic or major duodenal papilla?

The cystic duct joins the common hepatic duct to form the

For an aortofemoral bypass, these statements are correct

*The patient will be prepped from midchest to midthigh and as far as possible on each side
*The circulator should ensure that blood is available for the patient
*2-0 or 3-0 silk ties can be used to ligate larger, deeper vessels

A patient who has had his throat slashed and has had his lower trachea severed may have also experienced injury to his

Claudication refers to

What are indications for reduction mammoplasty?

True statements regarding aneurysm clips.

*aneurysm clips should be made of an MRI-compatible material such as vitallium
*once the jaws of a permanent aneurysm clip have been opened, it should not be opened and used again
*aneurysm clips come in a variety of shapes, styles, and sizes